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British Scandal
Encore: The Canoe Con | Missing | 1
Aug 15, 2023
A prison officer fakes his own death at sea to escape debt, facing danger and uncertainty. A desperate couple considers the shocking plan of faking their own death. The husband struggles against the sea, while the wife contacts his boss. The man disguises himself and faces a curt response from his wife. Desperate for money, they realize they can't make an insurance claim without a body.
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- John Darwin fakes his own death in a meticulously planned scheme to escape financial troubles.
- Anne struggles to maintain the charade, overwhelmed by guilt and the stress of lying to their sons.
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John Darwin fakes his own death
John Darwin, an ordinary prison officer, convinces his wife to help him fake his death at sea to escape mounting financial troubles. He plans his disappearance meticulously, going out in a kayak and making it look like a tragic accident. His wife, Anne, tries to cope with the guilt and lies, but struggles to maintain their charade.
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